The Wave Loyalty Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

Maybe he was making a big deal out of nothing, but on the other hand, there had been that feeling, that group unity. (5.85)

David is attracted to The Wave because he likes the feeling of being part of something, of being part of a team and having all that team support. And hey, there's nothing wrong with that feeling. It only becomes a problem when loyalty to a group makes you turn on yourself or the people you care about. Then it's time to reevaluate.

Quote #3

"Community is the bond between people who work and struggle together for a common goal." (6.10)

Ben wants his students to feel loyal to each other, as a group. What nobody asks, though, is what their common goal is! The goal of The Wave is never actually stated. Students seem to assume that the goal of The Wave is simply to get larger. They begin to use strong-arm tactics to force loyalty to The Wave from people who just aren't feeling it.